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Hire Velocity

Geotechnical Project Engineer

Hire Velocity, Irving, TX


Overview

Qualification Requirements:
  • BS Degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis on geotechnical curriculum, Engineering Geology, Geological Engineering, or similar degree
  • MS Degree in above is preferred
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license (if not in TX, must obtain TX registration through reciprocity process)
  • Practiced as Professional Engineer in responsible charge for at least 2 years, authoring reports and reviewing reports prepared by others, and signing off on engineering deliverables
  • Minimum total 6 years of experience in geotechnical field
  • Project experience must include site development, foundations, retaining walls, pavements (emphasis on private sector rather than public/transportation sector)


Primary Responsibilities:
  • Provide professional engineering oversight of all geotechnical projects in Texas:
    • Review and (co)sign all proposals prepared by self or geotechnical staff
    • Review and sign/seal all engineering deliverables prepared by self or geotechnical staff
    • Prepare and oversee project assignments delegated to staff professionals, field professionals, and field technicians
  • Provide engineering support to construction phase testing and special inspections projects in Texas:
    • Review and sign off as professional engineer on letters of conformance/final special inspection letters upon completion of projects
    • Serve as technical resource/consultant when troubleshooting needs arise during construction phase of projects
  • Oversee Quality System Management (QSM) of the laboratory for AASHTO accreditation in Irving, TX:
    • Ensure implementation of the quality system management program to satisfy AMRL and CCRL
      • Equipment Inventory Control
      • Equipment Calibration at specified intervals
      • Lab and Field Personnel yearly competency evaluations
      • Oversee AMRL and CCRL sample proficiency program
      • Oversee preparation of personnel and facility for scheduled AMRL and CCRL audits
      • Prepare Corrective Action Reports in compliance with AMRL and CCRL on as needed basis

Secondary Responsibilities:
  • Provide technical support to other offices in the West Region (Oklahoma and Arkansas) and other offices across the company:
    • Review and (co)sign proposals prepared by self or geotechnical staff from other offices
    • Author reports for other offices on as needed basis when having availability
  • Maintain Client Relationships
    • As a consultant, you are expected to interact with our clients and project team members on daily basis by serving as a trusted advisor for their project needs
  • Industry organizations
    • Represent the company at meetings of local/national professional organizations such as ASCE, ACEC, ABC, AGC, AIA, etc.